resigned; resigning; resigns
2
: to give up deliberately
especially
: to renounce (something, such as a right or position) by a formal act
re-signed; re-signing; re-signs
: to sign again
especially
: to rehire (someone, such as an athlete) by means of a signed contract
: to sign up again
Synonyms
Examples of resign in a Sentence
Verb (1)
The senator was forced to resign his position.
The newspaper's editor resigned after the scandal.
He resigned from his job as principal of the school.
Recent Examples on the Web
Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
Milwaukee School Board members on Tuesday ordered a special election Nov. 5 to replace board member Aisha Carr, who resigned last Wednesday.
—Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024
He was appointed president in August 1999 by then-President Boris Yeltsin, who resigned on New Year's Eve, thrusting Putin into an acting president role until his formal election a few months later.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
At the moment, Haiti is dealing with intense political strife as the country’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry recently resigned.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 6 May 2024
In 1993, Washington defensive coordinator Jim Lambright was promoted to head coach after UW legend Don James resigned in August amid an NCAA scandal.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
In another letter sent to Miller on Wednesday, House Minority Leader Crystal Quade, a Springfield Democrat, stated that Rep. Paula Brown, a Hazelwood Democrat, had resigned from the committee.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024
Shafik has faced widespread criticism and calls to resign from both sides of the aisle over her handling of the protest, though maintains the backing of Columbia's board of trustees.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 May 2024
But with two broods emerging at the same time and with a small overlap, some interbreeding could possibly occur – scientists are curious to see what happens but resigned to waiting to find out.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury In 2019, Brittney and Chelle Griner got married about one year after the athlete proposed, according to People.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
Lamm re-signed to the Dolphins on a one-year deal last offseason and started the first two games of the season at left tackle as Terron Armstead dealt with an injury.
—Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
But after being promoted to general manager in December, freeing Vanney to concentrate on coaching, Kuntz really went to work, overhauling the roster by trading or declining to re-sign 11 players, including the team captain and the team leaders in both goals and assists.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
McIntyre is proving his worth to WWE right now, but WWE hasn’t been in any rush to re-sign top stars to high-dollar deals, as evidenced by Becky Lynch’s soon-to-be-expiring contract.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
The Panthers re-signed Troy Hill and picked up Dane Jackson, who general manager Dan Morgan advocated for in Buffalo’s front office years ago, but more could be done at the position.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2024
Jansen was re-signed earlier this month to make sure this trio stayed in place.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2024
Bellinger re-signed with the Cubs, while Montgomery remains a free agent.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024
Verb
At the time, Espinosa-Anderson was a deputy under Solid Waste’s then-director, Mike Fernandez, who would resign the next month.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
Milwaukee School Board members on Tuesday ordered a special election Nov. 5 to replace board member Aisha Carr, who resigned last Wednesday.
—Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024
He was appointed president in August 1999 by then-President Boris Yeltsin, who resigned on New Year's Eve, thrusting Putin into an acting president role until his formal election a few months later.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
At the moment, Haiti is dealing with intense political strife as the country’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry recently resigned.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 6 May 2024
In 1993, Washington defensive coordinator Jim Lambright was promoted to head coach after UW legend Don James resigned in August amid an NCAA scandal.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
In another letter sent to Miller on Wednesday, House Minority Leader Crystal Quade, a Springfield Democrat, stated that Rep. Paula Brown, a Hazelwood Democrat, had resigned from the committee.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024
Shafik has faced widespread criticism and calls to resign from both sides of the aisle over her handling of the protest, though maintains the backing of Columbia's board of trustees.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 May 2024
But with two broods emerging at the same time and with a small overlap, some interbreeding could possibly occur – scientists are curious to see what happens but resigned to waiting to find out.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
Verb
Instead, the Dolphins ultimately shot higher and landed Kendall Fuller, who has a better career body of work, while also re-signing Nik Needham.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury In 2019, Brittney and Chelle Griner got married about one year after the athlete proposed, according to People.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
Lamm re-signed to the Dolphins on a one-year deal last offseason and started the first two games of the season at left tackle as Terron Armstead dealt with an injury.
—Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024
But after being promoted to general manager in December, freeing Vanney to concentrate on coaching, Kuntz really went to work, overhauling the roster by trading or declining to re-sign 11 players, including the team captain and the team leaders in both goals and assists.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
McIntyre is proving his worth to WWE right now, but WWE hasn’t been in any rush to re-sign top stars to high-dollar deals, as evidenced by Becky Lynch’s soon-to-be-expiring contract.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
The Panthers re-signed Troy Hill and picked up Dane Jackson, who general manager Dan Morgan advocated for in Buffalo’s front office years ago, but more could be done at the position.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2024
Jansen was re-signed earlier this month to make sure this trio stayed in place.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2024
Bellinger re-signed with the Cubs, while Montgomery remains a free agent.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Resign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resign. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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